Tiago Rodrigues
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PS Direct here in Portugal has them since yesterday without selling out. I bought it from a different retailer last week here no problem as well.
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The PS5 disc drive stock situation is embarrassing
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jm89
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Douches took down the listing and added an £10 extra.Wtf... it was 99 two hours ago.
Folks in the UK should just subscribe to hotstock alerts, other retailers are dropping reguarly and are not being scummy like currys.
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Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Currys is just trying to make some money.
Retail has gone to shit because of internets.
Giallo Corsa
Member
It was available on PS Direct Italy this morning for a couple of minutes, went to buy it and i got presented with the "currently not available" as i was checking out, FML...
This has gotten ridiculous at this point
This has gotten ridiculous at this point
Radical_3d
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Time to a trip to Portugal, Assetto Corsa.
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Disc drives available via amazon
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Wow, looks like they added a second batch with stock only becoming available in February (the first was January).
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Sold out
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Kagoshima_Luke
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Available right now at Best Buy in US
Aaaand, right as I post this, sold out.
Aaaand, right as I post this, sold out.
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PhillyPhreak11
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For anyone interested, they are available now on PlayStation Direct. I just placed an order.
Giallo Corsa
Member
So, received an email from a big retailer over here this morning (Euronics) about the drive being in stock and i actually managed to order the damned thing and it's already ready for pickup.
Here's the thing though: I'm having second thoughts since the only games I have on disc are CP2077 (finished the main game, haven't started the DLC yet), Armored core 6 and Nier Replicant.
Grabbed CP2077 digitally for 25€ a few days ago where it was on sale and AC6 is also on sale now, don't really care about Nier tbh.
Basically, 41€ + 25 = 66€ to get the games digitally compared to 120€ that the drive costs...
Basically, I don't know if I really need this but I'd hate for the drive to go to a scalper though
Here's the thing though: I'm having second thoughts since the only games I have on disc are CP2077 (finished the main game, haven't started the DLC yet), Armored core 6 and Nier Replicant.
Grabbed CP2077 digitally for 25€ a few days ago where it was on sale and AC6 is also on sale now, don't really care about Nier tbh.
Basically, 41€ + 25 = 66€ to get the games digitally compared to 120€ that the drive costs...
Basically, I don't know if I really need this but I'd hate for the drive to go to a scalper though
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You could probably find a member here you could sell to for retail price.So, received an email from a big retailer over here this morning (Euronics) about the drive being in stock and I managed to order the damned thing and it's already ready for pickup.
Here's the thing though: I'm having second thoughts since the only games I have on disc are CP2077 (finished the main game, haven't started the DLC yet), Armored core 6 and Nier Replicant.
Grabbed CP2077 digitally for 25€ a few days ago where it was on sale and AC6 is also on sale now, don't really care about Nier tbh.
Basically, 41€ + 25 = 66€ to get the games digitally compared to 120€ that the drive costs...
Basically, I don't know if I really need this, I'd hate for the drive to go to a scalper though
Zimmy68
Member
I was able to get one within a week or two of trying.
Just keep checking Target, Best Buy, PS Direct and Amazon.
Usually early morning.
I was able to order one on Amazon (which I cancelled because it said Feb 2025) and was successful at Best Buy.
If you don't mind paying the Gamestop tax, they usually have it in stock for "Pro" members.
Just keep checking Target, Best Buy, PS Direct and Amazon.
Usually early morning.
I was able to order one on Amazon (which I cancelled because it said Feb 2025) and was successful at Best Buy.
If you don't mind paying the Gamestop tax, they usually have it in stock for "Pro" members.
FingerBang
Member
So, received an email from a big retailer over here this morning (Euronics) about the drive being in stock and i actually managed to order the damned thing and it's already ready for pickup.
Here's the thing though: I'm having second thoughts since the only games I have on disc are CP2077 (finished the main game, haven't started the DLC yet), Armored core 6 and Nier Replicant.
Grabbed CP2077 digitally for 25€ a few days ago where it was on sale and AC6 is also on sale now, don't really care about Nier tbh.
Basically, 41€ + 25 = 66€ to get the games digitally compared to 120€ that the drive costs...
Basically, I don't know if I really need this but I'd hate for the drive to go to a scalper though
In the long run, it's going to be cheaper. You can get a ton of old cheap games on discs. I buy mostly digitally, but physical games go down in price faster and you can resell them (and buy used).
Maybe you just don't need it now, but you'll regret not having one.
Bernoulli
M2 slut
If you don't use it just sell itSo, received an email from a big retailer over here this morning (Euronics) about the drive being in stock and i actually managed to order the damned thing and it's already ready for pickup.
Here's the thing though: I'm having second thoughts since the only games I have on disc are CP2077 (finished the main game, haven't started the DLC yet), Armored core 6 and Nier Replicant.
Grabbed CP2077 digitally for 25€ a few days ago where it was on sale and AC6 is also on sale now, don't really care about Nier tbh.
Basically, 41€ + 25 = 66€ to get the games digitally compared to 120€ that the drive costs...
Basically, I don't know if I really need this but I'd hate for the drive to go to a scalper though
Rocco Schiavone
Member
Got finally my drive after three months. I only had to order from five different retailers. In order to get the drive I had to order by phone(Media Markt). At least a sensible anti-scalper measure.
F*** this shit.
F*** this shit.
Giallo Corsa
Member
Well, managed to grab one yesterday, scalpers can suck my dick, 300-400€ for a disc drive of all things ? LMAO, get bent you worms...
Now, a couple of things :
- This thing gets LOUD the first 30 seconds to 1 minute+ after starting an installation, I'm talking about a loud buzzing which I'm pretty sure my OG PS5 didn't have.
Reddit/YouTube etc is filled with said problem and apparently, it's also dependent on the game inserted which is the darnest thing and yet, I can corroborate that since the Armored core 6 disc was pretty much quiet during installation but as soon as I put the Silent hill 2 remake disc inside the drive...fuck man, it sounded like a jet engine with an added plastic buzzing on top.
Apparently this is a detachable drive thing introduced with the Ps5 slim obviously and it's got to do with the plates mainly (?).
Some said that putting some rubber feet/a mousepad under the the PS5 helps, haven't tried it yet so...
- Installation times are...long ? Don't remember games taking 20-30 minutes to install, then again, I've been mostly digital this Gen so I might be misremembering things.
Now, a couple of things :
- This thing gets LOUD the first 30 seconds to 1 minute+ after starting an installation, I'm talking about a loud buzzing which I'm pretty sure my OG PS5 didn't have.
Reddit/YouTube etc is filled with said problem and apparently, it's also dependent on the game inserted which is the darnest thing and yet, I can corroborate that since the Armored core 6 disc was pretty much quiet during installation but as soon as I put the Silent hill 2 remake disc inside the drive...fuck man, it sounded like a jet engine with an added plastic buzzing on top.
Apparently this is a detachable drive thing introduced with the Ps5 slim obviously and it's got to do with the plates mainly (?).
Some said that putting some rubber feet/a mousepad under the the PS5 helps, haven't tried it yet so...
- Installation times are...long ? Don't remember games taking 20-30 minutes to install, then again, I've been mostly digital this Gen so I might be misremembering things.
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Hellraizah
Member
I just got mine yesterday and... everything you said here was my exact thoughts.
Giallo Corsa
Member
Friend, the noise being different depending on the disc that's inserted is the weirdest fuxking thing ever - and I'm not talking about PS5 Vs PS4 discs either (where there was a sound difference between them even on the original PS5), I'm talking about PS5 discs here...
Tried with a PS4 game some minutes ago and...the sound is even louder ffs, the buzzing is atrocious !
It's GOTTA be the plates since when i apply pressure on them the buzzing goes away (or at least, diminishes).
Tried to place a mouse pad under the PS5 and, get this, depending on where you place it, the sound changes, if the mousepad covers all of the surface of the PS5's belly, the sound gets actually WORSE, basically, you only have to have the 2 small feet touching on the mousepad as to drown the sound a little bit.
Fuxking hell man, I just can't anymore , I'm tired of doing the troubleshooting for these mega corps
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FrankWza
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Remove ve the disc drive with a disc inside. Turn the release screw until the disc is about a quarter out and remove the disc. If that hasn't worked repeat and turn a bit further each time until it's less noisy.
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Happy for you, man! Just in time for the holidays! My brother is still looking for a disc drive (he missed one that dropped a few days ago by just a few minutes, lol).Got finally my drive after three months. I only had to order from five different retailers. In order to get the drive I had to order by phone(Media Markt). At least a sensible anti-scalper measure.
F*** this shit.
He's pretty upset about that since he's on holiday until the second week of January, and he'd like to play some of the disc based games I have in my collection (SM2, TLOU2 Remastered, etc.).
It's normal, especially with chonky games that are large in size. I've actually just finished installing FFXVI, and it took 50 minutes to copy the game from the disc since it's around 90 GB in size.
Giallo Corsa
Member
I already saw that fix on YT Frank but thanks anyway!
Here's the thing though : we shouldn't resort to these kind of fixes in the year of our Lord 2024, it's just a bad look and goes to show that the company doesn't give 2 shits when it comes to proper quality control.
Oh well, thanks anyway brother, cheers!
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FrankWza
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But did you try it?
It's a safety measure built in to remove a disc in case of failure.
But it works for this case. The original PS5 had this same issue and is fixed this way as well.
Spyxos
Gold Member
Shipping is usually displayed for later, but you get it much earlier. At least that's how it's always been for sold-out items.
Hellraizah
Member
I bought a bar silicone mat on Amazon and it seems to help a bit. When I installed Miles Morales, there was a very loud rattling sound. My guess what that the vibrations on the wood it sits on is part of the problem.
jaydogg691
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Spyxos
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Gratz. Immediatly checked German Amazon. Nothing as usual.I’ll finally be able to play my Pro 30th!
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Rob_27
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The drive is back in stock at playstation in UK
direct.playstation.com
Buy Disc Drive For PS5® Digital Edition Consoles | PlayStation® (UK)
Disc Drive For PS5® Digital Edition Consoles (model group – slim). Discover Games and Movies on Blu-ray™ Disc.
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Donald mac Ronald
Member
Still can't believe this shit costs 100. I just googled pc Blu-ray disk drives and they cost like from 30 to 40.
Giallo Corsa
Member
In case anyone's interested, I got a horizontal skates stand and the console is now almost whisper quiet even when installing games.
It's the fucking el-cheapo small plastic feet solution that Sony chose that's making the drive go BrrrrRRRR since they're not big enough (nor padded) resulting in vibration transfer throughout the furniture area.
I've tried everything and again, the Only thing that helped was the horizontal skates stand .
PeteBull
Member
Here the drive is still over 200usd, and i mean actual big online stores that sell electronics:
www.euro.com.pl
Those are big nationwide stores with ads on tv and they still mark up price to double of what it should be by themselfs, they fricken flip those disc drives like there is no tomorrow.
On a positive side now at least ppl actually can find those disc drives in stores, still at crazy inflated price, so who knows, give it few more months and maybe big stores will stop with crazy 2x+ price markup.
Napęd optyczny Sony Disc Drive Blu-Ray do PS5 Digital
Napęd optyczny Sony Disc Drive Blu-Ray do PS5 Digital w RTV EURO AGD. Rodzaj: napęd Blu-ray, Kompatybilność: PlayStation 5 Pro, PlayStation 5 Slim Digital D Chassis... Zobacz w RTV EURO AGD!
On a positive side now at least ppl actually can find those disc drives in stores, still at crazy inflated price, so who knows, give it few more months and maybe big stores will stop with crazy 2x+ price markup.
Cyberpunkd
Member
Lol, went through the comments. People are reporting the store to Consumer Protection Agency for price gauging.Here the drive is still over 200usd, and i mean actual big online stores that sell electronics:
Those are big nationwide stores with ads on tv and they still mark up price to double of what it should be by themselfs, they fricken flip those disc drives like there is no tomorrow.Napęd optyczny Sony Disc Drive Blu-Ray do PS5 Digital
Napęd optyczny Sony Disc Drive Blu-Ray do PS5 Digital w RTV EURO AGD. Rodzaj: napęd Blu-ray, Kompatybilność: PlayStation 5 Pro, PlayStation 5 Slim Digital D Chassis... Zobacz w RTV EURO AGD!
On a positive side now at least ppl actually can find those disc drives in stores, still at crazy inflated price, so who knows, give it few more months and maybe big stores will stop with crazy 2x+ price markup.
Hudo
Member
I fully believe that it is deliberately overpriced and scarce in stock to get people to embrace (i.e. lock themselves into) Sony's digital ecosystem.
PanzerCute
Member
Still impossible to get a disc drive in France for the regular price.
Fucking Sony, man. Really went from a pretty cool company to pure assholes this gen.
Fucking Sony, man. Really went from a pretty cool company to pure assholes this gen.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
Here the drive is still over 200usd, and i mean actual big online stores that sell electronics:
Those are big nationwide stores with ads on tv and they still mark up price to double of what it should be by themselfs, they fricken flip those disc drives like there is no tomorrow.Napęd optyczny Sony Disc Drive Blu-Ray do PS5 Digital
Napęd optyczny Sony Disc Drive Blu-Ray do PS5 Digital w RTV EURO AGD. Rodzaj: napęd Blu-ray, Kompatybilność: PlayStation 5 Pro, PlayStation 5 Slim Digital D Chassis... Zobacz w RTV EURO AGD!
On a positive side now at least ppl actually can find those disc drives in stores, still at crazy inflated price, so who knows, give it few more months and maybe big stores will stop with crazy 2x+ price markup.
All this shows is that there's huge interest in physical media in a way the corporations don't want to acknowledge.
Cyberpunkd
Member
They don't want to because digital sales make it impossible to resell the game. Every unit sold is a profit.
Kupfer
Member
100%
I bet Sony has very precise figures on how much money they "lose" on average from disc drive console owners compared to digital only owners and I wouldn't be surprised if you as a disc drive buyer offset this "loss" with the purchase price.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
And also why these drives are in low supply.